Barrie Madison McInnes

Mobile: 410-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Experienced Leader and Contracts Manager with business acumen, Juris Doctor, and demonstrated leadership experience leading professional contracting and NCMA leadership teams is prepared for success at the next level. Has developed in depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS, excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, along with the drive and strategic business judgment to execute quickly and effectively. Agile, energetic, and ready to quickly ramp up for success in the next chapter of my 25 year career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Manager, Contracts Administration, Emerging/Restricted - Advanced Tactical Systems Business Unit, Airborne Sensors & Networks Division Apr 2019 to present

Serves as the focal point for internal and external resolution of all contractual matters and disputes on key restricted programs in the ATS BU

Recruits, develops, mentors, and manages a team of diverse Contracting professionals supporting a portfolio of key classified programs

Leads contractual negotiations including strategy and analysis as well as the administration of complex contracts and agreements

Reviews complex government and commercial solicitations and provides specialized guidance to internal team; leads communication to external customers; works to shape future solicitations

Develops and ensures compliant complex classified proposals are submitted on time

Advises upper management related to contractual concerns and recommends mitigation strategies

Prepares and presents contractual and business case analysis and guidance to Division level leadership for prospective new business pursuits

Supports and manages the change to 1ERP and ensures Contracts team receives training to support the transition

Partners with BU leadership to ensure successful execution of strategic objectives

Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with restricted customers’ Contracting leadership

Mentors junior Contracts professionals

Manager, Contracts Administration, F-35 Radar & EODAS Development & Sustainment/International Operating Units

Airborne C4ISR Division Jan 2018 to Apr 2019

Served as the key focal point for the F-35 Technical Development and Sustainment/International Operating Units (OUs)

Recruited, managed and developed two teams of Contracting professionals in tandem supporting two very busy F-35 Operating Units

Led complex face to face proposal negotiations with the Prime F-35 customer, Lockheed Martin Aerospace

Performed contractual analysis and led day to day administration of complex contracts and agreements

Developed and ensured compliant complex classified proposals submitted on time

Advised upper management related to contractual concerns and recommended mitigation strategies

Served as a key partner with OU leadership in achieving BU goals

Prepared and presented key contractual issues and status at the VP level monthly Business Area Reviews (BARs)

Led successful key negotiations for IP licensing agreements and division level agreements with commercial customers

Trained and promoted the continuous development of a diverse team

Provided regular performance feedback, recognition and guidance to direct reports Manager, Contracts Administration, Enabling Technologies & Integrated Solutions (ETIS) Business Unit Engineering, Sciences & Technology (ES&T) Division Sept 2014 to Jan2018

Served as the BU Level Contracts Manager and key focal point for the multiple ETIS BU offices in four geographically dispersed locations (MD, OH, IL, CA)

Managed teams of Contracting professionals supporting ETIS in multiple site locations including many restricted programs

Key partner to the BU VP in ensuring that the strategic objectives of the BU were executed successfully

Led face to face negotiations with key government and commercial customers

Performed complex contractual analysis and led the administration of complex contracts and agreements with team of direct reports

Developed and ensured compliant complex proposals submitted on time

Advised upper management related to contractual concerns and recommended mitigation strategies

Prepared and presented key contractual issues and latest status at the VP level monthly ETIS Business Area Reviews (BAR)

Recruited, developed, and managed a team of Contracting professionals with diverse skill levels

Instructed NGES Sector Level Contracts classes in Federal Contracting topics such as the FAR Overview, Change Management, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, Firewall Agreements

Mentored multiple Contracts and Business Management professionals

Served in tandem as Interim Contracts Manager for classified Space programs (8 months)

Served in a leadership role for the NGMS Contracts Internal Audit team and as the Contracts SME on NAR ICE proposal review teams

Senior Principal/Staff Contracts Administrator, Land & Self Protection Systems Division (L&SPSD) Tactical Sensor Solutions Business Unit Sept 2011 to Aug 2014

Served as the key focal point for all contractual matters in the Tactical Sensor Solutions Operating Unit including classified programs

Prepared and successfully negotiated complex proposals including the $550M initial G/ATOR LRIP proposal and many classified proposals

Provided guidance in all contractual matters as the Contracts subject matter expert

Developed and maintained a close collaborative relationship with the USMC Contracting Officer for the G/ATOR program and also with restricted program Contracting Officers

Presented contractual status internally and externally at quarterly Program Management Reviews and other forums

Negotiated complex agreements (MOUs, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, IP Agreements)

Instructed NGES Sector Level Contracts classes in Federal Contracting topics such as Change Management, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, Firewall Agreements, FAR Overview Sr. Principal Contracts Representative May 2009 to Aug 2011

Provided cradle to grave management of contracts

Identified and resolved all contractual issues, ensuring compliance with company policy and legal requirements

Provided contractual support to a variety of government and commercial contracts in the Ground Communications business unit for the Communications Intelligence and Networking Solutions

(CINS) Business Unit

Prepared, submitted, and negotiated complex proposals

Negotiated key contractual agreements (NDAs, IDIQ contract terms and conditions, MOUs)

Supported the negotiation of contractual agreements with Cobham, program partner in the U.K.

Supported international PMR in Canada for the VIS Program (GDLS/Prime) Director, Research & Recruiting

Stanton Chase International, Federal Consulting practice Baltimore, Maryland March 2007 to October 2008

Led federal and commercial consulting engagements successfully and within budget

Responsible for strategic planning, oversight and guidance of teams of senior consultants

Developed and maintained key government and commercial client relationships

Met strategic business unit sales goals consistently Independent Contractor

Litigation Support May 2005 to Feb 2007

Performed paid legal research and writing activities for private practice attorneys engaged in corporate, commercial law, and civil litigation cases.

The Honorable Pamela L. North, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judicial Intern Law Clerk Aug 2004 to May 2005

Performed legal case law research and writing activities in support of the senior Circuit Court judge in Anne Arundel County.

Consumer Protection Division, Certified Mediator

The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Aug 2003 to May 2004

Researched, negotiated, and successfully resolved a record number of civil disputes between Maryland consumers and commercial businesses. Served as the primary point of contact and mediated disputes between consumer complainants and commercial business entities. Drafted and executed binding legal agreements between the parties.

Atwood Partners Executive Search

Principal Consultant, Business Owner

Annapolis, Maryland Jan 1998 to Dec 2002

Conducted full life cycle retained executive and technical search consulting assignments for global client entities engaged in a variety of industries including defense, federal consulting, aerospace, manufacturing, and others.

KPMG Peat Marwick, Federal Consulting Practice

Lead Consultant, Cost/Schedule Control Systems, Earned Value Analysis SME (1.5 years) Washington, D.C.

Led a team of junior consultants and analysts to provide performance analysis to government sector clients. Drafted detailed monthly performance analysis report and presented monthly findings to government customer.

General Dynamics (6 years)

Business Management/Sr. Cost Analyst, F-16 and A-12 Avenger Programs Fort Worth, Texas

EDUCATION

University of Baltimore School of Law

Baltimore, MD

Juris Doctor (2005)

Full time law student; completed degree in three years. Legal course work included in depth study of Contract Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation and Domestic Law. Certified Mediator and trained negotiator. Vice President of the University of Baltimore, Law School’s Civil/Family Law Association Aug 2002- May 2004.

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration Business Management PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Greater Baltimore Chapter Serves as the elected President of the chapter from July 2017 to present; received National NCMA Chapter Excellence Award in December 2019 at the NCMA Government Contracts Management Symposium (GCMS) in D.C. Served as chapter Vice President July 2015-June 2017 WINS, Community Outreach Chairperson, Linthicum, Maryland (2011-2015) Led and managed annual NGES Toys for Tots event and Kennedy Krieger volunteer activities for the chapter

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